Shin Hyun-joon (general)
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Shin Hyun-joon (Korean: 신현준; Hanja: 申鉉俊; October 23, 1915 – October 14, 2007) was the first Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.[1] He is South Korea's longest-serving general officer, as well as the nation's longest-serving ambassador.[2] Shin is known as "The Father of the Marine Corps."[2]
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In this Korean name, the family name is Shin.
Quick Facts Ambassador of South Korea to the Holy See, Assistant Secretary of Defense of South Korea ...
Shin Hyun-joon | |
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Ambassador of South Korea to the Holy See | |
In office February 12, 1974 – March 7, 1981 | |
Assistant Secretary of Defense of South Korea | |
In office January 9, 1961 – July 4, 1961 | |
Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps | |
In office April 15, 1949 – October 15, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-10-23)October 23, 1915 Kinsen, Keishōhoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now Gimcheon, South Korea) |
Died | October 14, 2007(2007-10-14) (aged 91) Niceville, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | New Democratic Republican (1988–1989) |
Awards | Silver Star |
Military service | |
Allegiance | South Korea Manchukuo |
Branch/service | ROK Marine Corps Manchukuo Imperial Army |
Years of service | 1937–1961 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands | Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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